Hope

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Hope showing tranquil scenes and a river or creek
Hope showing mountains, a lake or waterhole and tranquil scenes
Hope which includes tranquil scenes and a river or creek
Hope which includes a pebble beach
Hope which includes a river or creek, tranquil scenes and a bridge

If you enjoy a town with a mountain range and a river, this lovely spot in British Columbia will give double the enjoyment.

Hope and its vicinity offer natural beauty and a lot more. Explore the natural splendour of Hope, including desert canyons, waterfalls, lush meadowlands and rainforests. Two rivers snake between the mountains of the Coast and Cascade ranges.

Reach the Othello Tunnels on foot from Hope along the Kettle Valley Trail. Driving is an option, although parking is limited at peak periods. Walk through five of these man-made railway tunnels that were built in 1914 to connect the Kootenay Region with the Pacific Coast. As you walk through the tunnels, appreciate the nod to Shakespeare given by the project engineer. Trains stopped running in the late 1950s, leaving a pathway for pleasant walks. Views between tunnels are breathtaking. Bring a flashlight and wear sturdy shoes.

Look around the town centre and notice over 30 carvings that illustrate why Hope is called the Chainsaw Carving Capital. The town hosts the biennial International Wood Carving Competition. Hike up Hope Mountain to Hope Lookout and look down on the town and its rivers, the Coquihalla and Fraser. The climb is moderate and ascends to the lookout point at an elevation of 1,600 feet (500 metres). Take your camera and hike from town to Landstrom Ridge for another incredible view.

Hire a guide for white sturgeon sport fishing. You may hook a fish measuring up to 10 feet (3 metres). Within easy driving distance from town is the Hell’s Gate Airtram that ferries people over the raging Fraser River between the two mountain ranges.

Drive 30 minutes or less from Hope to several parks, including Coquihalla Canyon Provincial Park where the Othello Tunnels are located, as well as picturesque Silver Lake Provincial Park. Near Hope airport is an easy hike to Flood Falls that features a waterfall.

Appreciate Hope’s natural beauty. You may feel like you’re part of a movie set. That’s not far from the truth as this is where the cult movie Rambo: First Blood was filmed, among other Hollywood productions.

Skagit Motor Inn

Skagit Motor Inn

2 out of 5
655 3rd Ave, Hope, BC
Stay at this motel in Hope. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (911 reviews)
"Stayed here a few times, love it"

Reviewed on 20 Aug 2025

Skagit Motor Inn
Hope Inn and Suites

Hope Inn and Suites

2 out of 5
377 Old Hope Princeton Way, Hope, BC
Stay at this hotel in Hope. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Art Walk ...
6.8/10 (789 reviews)
"This place can be so much better if the people who owned wanted. The outside is not very appealing, but in fairness, the bed was vey comfartable. It was far cleaner than it looked. It was not a bad place altogether."

Reviewed on 17 Aug 2025

Hope Inn and Suites
Windsor Motel

Windsor Motel

2 out of 5
778 Third Avenue, Hope, BC
Stay at this motel in Hope. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (313 reviews)
"Great place to stay enroute to a surgery in Vancouver . Would not be able to stay on an upper floor after foot surgery as there was no elevator and many steel stairs Up . Was very clean and quiet ! Staff very friendly and accommodating ."

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2025

Windsor Motel
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Cozy Creekside Cottage

Cozy Creekside Cottage

Hope
Stay at this cottage in Hope. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Sasquatch Caves and Heather Meadows Trail are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
"Beautiful location and good communication with hosts."

Reviewed on 4 Aug 2025

Cozy Creekside Cottage
Cozy Private Suite with hot tub and fire-pit!

Cozy Private Suite with hot tub and fire-pit!

Hope
Stay at this vacation home in Hope. Enjoy laundry facilities, an in-room coffeemaker, and in-room fireplaces. Popular attractions Memorial Park and Hope Arts ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (12 reviews)
"Very nice location and super cute place. Enjoyed the hot tub and space in the yard. The beds were SO comfy and cosy!! Really nice hosts to deal with, great communication and easy to work with."

Reviewed on 30 Jul 2025

Cozy Private Suite with hot tub and fire-pit!
Peaceful mountainview suite surrounded by forest and gardens.

Peaceful mountainview suite surrounded by forest and gardens.

Hope
Stay at this vacation home in Hope. Enjoy in-room fireplaces and air conditioning. Popular attractions Sasquatch Caves and Heather Meadows Trail are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews)
"The room was cute, clean, and cozy. The backyard was beautiful. Would stay again."

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2025

Peaceful mountainview suite surrounded by forest and gardens.
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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